The 2013 junior season has begun and with three opening round games that were close for the majority of the day, it’s set a precedent for a fantastic competition this season.

First up: the Monash Warriors defeated the 2012 Vic Bowl Champions the Croydon Rangers 28-20, in a tight contest.

In the middle game, the Western Crusaders defeated the Geelong Buccaneers 33-18 and in the final game of the day, the Berwick Miners edged out the Northern Raiders, 38-24.